The Recreational Skippers Ticket (RST) is a nationally recognised certificate of competency which shows that the holder has the minimum knowledge and practical skills needed to operate a powerboat safely.

The RST course consists of a Theory and Practical component. 

Course attendees must be 14 or older to complete the course.

Please be aware, this course has a minimum number of registrations. In the event that the minimum is not met, the course will be rescheduled.

Course Costs:

$300 (non-members) | $260 (members)

Additional Forms:

Please note, for course attendees under 18, their parent/guardian must download and sign a Letter of Consent and provide a hard copy with a wet signature (not digital) either to the EFYC office prior to course commencement or to the course instructor on the first evening of the course. Provision of a completed Letter of Consent is a course criteria for attendees who are under 18 and if it is not supplied, the course cannot be completed.  Please find the Letter of Consent available to download at the bottom of this page.

Please note, course attendees without their Learner’s Permit/Driver’s Licence must do an eye test and provide an eyesight form in hard copy with a wet signature (not digital) either to the EFYC office prior to course commencement or to the course instructor on the first evening of the course. Provision of a completed Eyesight Form is a course criteria for attendees who do not have a Driver's License/Learner's Permit and if it is not supplied, the course cannot be completed. Please find the Eyesight Form available to download at the bottom of this page.

Theory Sessions:

The theory component of the course will take place over two weekday evenings (usually Monday & Tuesday), from 6pm – 9pm, at EFYC. This includes 5 hours of tuition, where we will review the entire RST workbook with you, as well as 1 hour to sit the multiple choice theory assessment.

To pass the theory portion of the RST you will need to obtain a mark of 80% or higher. You will not be able to complete the practical assessment until you successfully pass the theory assessment. With over 16 years of experience in teaching the RST course, we will provide you with a comprehensive review of the syllabus so there is no need for pre-learning.

If you would like to have a copy of the RST workbook you can download it for free from the, Department of Transport Website

Please bring to the theory sessions:

• Photo ID – If you have a driver’s licence with a photo this will both prove who you are and that your eyesight meets the minimum requirement to drive a boat. If you do not have a driver’s license you will need to have an eyesight test completed on an approved form and provide several pieces of alternate identification. The second page of form does not need to completed, only the eyesight test.

• If the participant is under 18 we will also require a signed letter of consent on this approved form. 

• A notebook and pen

Practical Training Session:

After successfully completing the theory component, practical training and assessment is conducted, usually on either a Saturday or Sunday morning on the weekend at a time suitable for you. This component can be completed using one of EFYC’s boats if required.

Please bring to the Practical session:

• Photo ID (as per above)

• Sun safe clothing and sunscreen

• Please also carefully review tasks 5 and 11 (log off and log on) as these will be assessed right away to save time for other parts of the assessment

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Letter Of Consent (if course attendee is under 18) - must be hard copy, wet signature (not digital) Eyesight form (if no Driver's License/Learner's Permit) - must be hard copy, wet signature (not digital)